HCPCS code A9609 — F18 fdg, 15 millicuries. Status: Active. Effective Jan 1, 2024. Source: CMS HCPCS Level II.

A9609

Active

F18 fdg, 15 millicuries

Fludeoxyglucose f18 up to 15 millicuries

Category: Transportation & Supplies
Section: A-codes: Transportation, Medical & Surgical Supplies
Effective: Jan 1, 2024
Code type: alphanumeric
OPPS Status: N — Items / services packaged into APC rates

MUE — Medically Unlikely Edits

Maximum units of A9609 Medicare will pay for one beneficiary on one date of service. Claims exceeding the MUE are denied or returned for review.

Service Type Max Units / Day
Outpatient Hospital 1
Practitioner Services 1

Source: CMS Medicare NCCI Medically Unlikely Edits

Change History

Quarterly changes published by CMS. Revisions may affect the code description, coverage, or rate — review each quarter's changes before submitting claims.

  • New Code 2024-Q1
    F18 fdg, 15 millicuries